Dairy Logistics Manager — Cross-Border Export Lead

Connor; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Associate Limited in Auckland is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee the end-to-end movement of dairy products from suppliers to customers across domestic and overseas markets. You will manage inventory, warehousing, and distribution, and coordinate freight, with a focus on cost control and service quality.

The role requires a relevant degree or 2+ years in a leadership role within supply chain, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant working experience in a manager level role within supply chain, logistics or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of dairy products and NZ dairy industry including major suppliers/brands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with customers, suppliers, freight providers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing business and operate in a fast-paced supply chain environment.
• Investigative and problem-solving skills to resolve logistics and inventory issues; meet deadlines.
• Bilingual language skill is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement logistics, warehousing, inventory and distribution plans that support operational requirements and customer service objectives.
• Plan and monitor inventory levels, stock replenishment and warehouse capacity to maintain product availability while controlling costs.
• Manage receipt, inspection, storage, stock movement, order fulfilment and dispatch through the RMP warehouse.
• Oversee export courier operations, including pickup scheduling, driver coordination, shipment processing, warehouse handling and export dispatch.
• Ensure drivers complete scheduled collections on time and shipments are dispatched within service timeframes.
• Plan and coordinate domestic and cross-border transportation and distribution activities including freight forwarding and export shipments.
• Review and maintain inventory, ordering and logistics-tracking systems for accuracy.
• Liaise with procurement, sales, brand management, customer service, suppliers, transport providers and customers.
• Lead and supervise warehouse, logistics and delivery staff; allocate daily work and monitor performance.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, delivery performance, warehouse productivity and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare logistics and performance reports for management and identify improvements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organisational skills

Planning and time management

Adaptability

Bilingual language preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Business Management or related field

Job description

Dairy Associate Limited in Auckland is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee the end-to-end movement of dairy products from suppliers to customers across domestic and overseas markets. You will manage inventory, warehousing, and distribution, and coordinate freight, with a focus on cost control and service quality.

The role requires a relevant degree or 2+ years in a leadership role within supply chain, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced dairy environment.